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In Italy, ‘aperitivo’ is a way of life. Make the most of your holidays to sample the pleasures of this convivial moment. To savour this summer interlude to the fullest, we've selected a number of elegant establishments with fabulous rooftop bars in different parts of 'The Boot.' From the skyline of Milan and the hills of Tuscany, to the red rooftops of Rome and Baroque churches of Lecce, you can enjoy a Spritz paired with some of Italy's most emblematic landscapes and panoramic views. Salute!
On the top floor of Palazzo Fendi, the panoramic rooftop terrace at the restaurant Zuma Roma offers an incomparable view of the Eternal City's famous monuments like the Roman forum and bell towers. In the heart of Rome, this spectacular outdoor rooftop is infused with an Asian ambiance. The summer terrace par excellence, here you can taste the most exclusive cocktails and top-flight Japanese cuisine.
Address: Via della Fontanella di Borghese, Rome
Telephone: +39 06 9926 6622
With its exclusive view over Saint Peter's dome and the capital's roofs, the stylish rooftop bar at Mama Shelter welcomes you for an aperitivo or an after-dinner drink with friends. The cocktail menu mixes classic popular drinks like Negronis and Aperol Spritz with unique signature cocktails. On some nights, DJ sets turn one of the best rooftop bars in Italy into a festive party.
Address: Via Luigi Rizzo, 20, Rome
Telephone: +39 06 9453 8900
Perched on a rocky promontory, Villa Treville offers panoramic views of the blue Mediterranean Sea, the Almalfi Coast and Positano with its characteristic colourful houses. Head to the Bianca Bar to enjoy the sunset with an excellent cocktail in hand. A Botanical Bar has also been created, where cocktails based on classic spirits are prepared with herbs, flowers, roots and plant extracts from the various plants grown in Villa Treville's vegetable and fruit gardens. Franco Zeffirelli, who once owned the estate, welcomed his famous international guests here.
Address: Via Arienzo, 30, Positano
Telephone: +39 089 812 2401
In the heart of Lecce's historic center, Sira Rooftop Bar is the perfect place to go for an Apulian aperitivo. One of the finest rooftop bars in Lecce, it overlooks the stunning Basilica of Santa Croce. Sira Rooftop Bar is also home to the refined 15-seat Atenze restaurant, under the attentive direction of chef Ivan Bruno. This combination of both chic bar and restaurant is the ideal accompaniment to your Puglia holiday.
Address: Piazzetta Riccardi Gabriele, Lecce
Telephone: +39 0832 245111
Exclusive cocktails and spectacular Venetian views are the recipe for an aperitivo with a view at the bar at Aman Venice. The elegant hotel is housed in the 16th-century Palazzo Papadopoli, it's enviable location is close to the Rialto Bridge. Antonio Ferrara, the young and talented head barman, serves superb creations and has a wide selection of gins for connoisseurs. Head to the roof of the hotel for a 360-degree view of Venice, the Serenissima.
Address: Palazzo Papadopoli, Calle Tiepolo, Venise
Telephone: +39 041 270 7333
The terrace of the Ecrù Bar at the Toscana Resort Castelfalfi is open to all, regardless if you are a guest of the hotel. Set between Florence, Pisa and Volterra, the bar boasts a view that extends over the Tuscan hills with landscapes of woods, vineyards and olive groves. Comfortably seated on the terrace's sofas, the bar menu has something for everyone. You can order hot or cold drinks, cocktails and Tuscan-inspired liqueurs, as well as house-made pastries and small plates.
Address: Località Castelfalfi, Montaione
Telephone: +39 0571 892000
Facing the bay of Caldura, the Bar at Le Calette, is immersed in the natural surroundings of Hotel Le Calette in Cefalù. This is a great place to enjoy Sicilian breakfasts, light lunches and, of course, aperitivos with a spectacular view of the Sicilian seascape.
Address: Via Cavallaro, 12, Cefalù
Telephone: +39 0921 424144
At the Hotel Terme Merano, the only spa in South Tyrol, you can enjoy moments of well-being and relaxation, as well as the pleasures of an aperitivo paired with superb mountain scenery. The Sky Bar, the Sky Spa's panoramic rooftop bar, overlooks the town of Merano: ideal for a cocktail by the pool.
Address: Piazza Terme, 1, Merano
Telephone: +39 0473 259000
On the top floor of the Prada Foundation, the Torre cocktail bar and restaurant is one of the best places to contemplate the city's skyline. The original and varied drinks menu is ideal for an aperitivo to sip on the terrace as the sun sets. Open from 6 pm to midnight during the week and noon-midnight on weekends.
Address: Via Lorenzini, 14, Milano
Telephone: +39 02 23323910
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